20 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1977
Page
1
A chaotic report describes Willie the Whale leaping near the Molonglo site during protests. Crowds gathered along the shore as workers and authorities labored on a new expressway. The tale mixes odd details and unclear actions around public demonstrations and local geography.
A disputed report accuses Japan of aggressive whaling tactics including deploying ships and subsidiaries to harvest whales beyond annual quotas. Greenpeace and critics allege operations in Chile Brazil Sri Lanka and Korea support vessels. The claim cites lip companies, IWC noncompliance, and ongoing whale declines.
The Australian Labor Party ACT branch announced six nominees for the Canberra Senate preselection with pairs contesting Fraser and a main ticket. Candidates include Mr Mac Book, Mr Frank Brennan, Mr Dan Coward, Mr Henry Lawrefed, Mr Prank Olley, and Mr Bob Whar. The ballot is set for May 16 after verification of party membership and meeting attendance.
Ralph Seal, age not given, from Myrtle Street in Canberra, disappeared near Warn Bridge on the Shoalhaven River while camping with two friends near Braidwood. Residents reported his disappearance Saturday and police planned a search with about 20 officers in rugged bushland around Warr Bridge starting at 8:30 pm yesterday.
The conference discussed the Public Service Act shifting department control from ministers to permanent heads, sparking calls for ministerial oversight. Speakers urged locating capable insiders to fill top posts after the next Labor government. Debates also touched on ministerial guidelines, contract staff access to files, and the influence of commissions on policy.
AAP Reuters report says at least 50 people were killed and 20 000 made homeless by a hurricane that devastated Masirah Island and the southern region of Oman. The storm began Monday and is said to be unprecedented this century. Eastern Oman remained cut off for two days as aid flights struggled to reach affected areas. International offers of help poured in from the United States West Germany Kuwait Iran and several organizations.
Flooding rain forces postponements across sport in Hays and surrounding areas. Rugby fixtures suffer as Vesterius squad struggles with fissures, while Philips Soccer League plans for Saturday face delays. Queanbeyan races are abandoned amid the weather disruption.
John Clunies-Ross, ruler of the Cocos Islands, pledges to battle the Australian government to retain control of 27 coral atolls. He cites self governance rights and an international lawyer's advice, while negotiations with Senator Withers yield no ground. A petition from islanders seeks self government, and talks continue as Australia outlines new policy.
Broken Hill dispute reaches critical juncture this morning as calls to boost production surface amid mounting tensions. Jae Warden reflects on small daily riches while political and regional events unfold across pages 2 to 5 and back pages.
The Sunday Times reports a five month inquiry into Israel's occupation of the West Bank and Gaza, detailing allegations of torture including chained or blindfolded prisoners, long wrist shocks, sexual assaults, and a harsh detention centre with concrete spikes. It says knowledge of abuses may be limited to interrogators and implicates all Israeli intelligence services.
Senator Douglas McClelland attacked the government's decision to refuse a quota for Midford Products Pry Lab to import children's wear, arguing it would cost Australian jobs and harm trade with Malaysia. He warned of retrenchment at Midford Australia, higher prices for imports, and possible Malaysian retaliation, noting the firm employs 270 in Wollongong and Miranda and Malaysia Ltd supplies about 40 percent of output.
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